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Do you tell the truth ?

(35 Posts)
BBbevan Sun 27-Mar-22 20:21:02

I had Fifty narcissi from Scilly. I often send them to others myself. Absolutely lovely and always fresh.
This year DS sent them and they are now scenting the whole house

Hithere Sun 27-Mar-22 20:19:35

Mokryna

That's a good idea

kissngate Sun 27-Mar-22 20:17:20

Your flowers sound like the ones I received. My response was the same. Its the thought that counts. However I will never order flowers from BW.

mokryna Sun 27-Mar-22 20:15:29

I send a photo of my present in the WhatsApp thank you message. I haven’t had any problems so far by the ones sent via interflora in France from my DD in England for Mother’s Day today.

seacliff Sun 27-Mar-22 20:14:21

Several times I've had flowers that looked awful or were dead in a couple of days. I dread to think what they cost. I don't tell my boys but I do contact the provider direct, with photos. I explain I don't want my son to know as he'd be so disappointed. They have always apologised and offered me a choice of replacement. I would honestly prefer just a small value garden voucher to choose something locally, but it's easier for them to order through these online companies.

SuzieHi Sun 27-Mar-22 20:04:47

Think you just need to say thank you! Might not get anything in the future if you complain.

PECS Sun 27-Mar-22 20:04:17

If they were in poor condition on delivery then yes!

Grandmadinosaur Sun 27-Mar-22 19:59:04

I would accept them gracefully and thank them. I would only mention the quality if they were in a really poor condition on arrival. I would take a photo to let them see and it would be up to them if they complained to the supplier.
My DH did this once to a company but they didn’t have the courtesy to reply. Never used them again.

Grannyben Sun 27-Mar-22 19:56:53

My daughter orders flowers online and they are never of good quality, usually 3 or 4 flowers and a bunch of twigs. I know that she pays well over £30 for them. I always tell her that I love them and, I do, because they are from her.
This year I received a Cornish clotted cream tea hamper. It was half the price and absolutely delicious. Fingers crossed the twigs are a thing of past.

vickymeldrew Sun 27-Mar-22 19:42:42

Today is Mother’s Day in the UK and many of us have had flowers from our sons and daughters delivered. Some of those flowers are already wilting or of poor quality. My question is -when you thank them for the bouquet, are you honest about the quality, or do you do what I do and say they were lovely etc. etc.
I would hate to hurt feelings but am conscious that sometimes people don’t get what they pay for!